Starter quiz
- What is the Hindu place of worship called?
- church
- synagogue
- mandir ✓
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- Which symbol is used to represent creation for Hindus?
- aum ✓
- cross
- dove
- fish
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- Hindus believe in one ultimate reality called ...
- Allah
- Murti
- Brahman ✓
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- How does the story of Svetakatu help Hindus understand Brahman?
- by teaching Hindus how to behave
- by showing that Brahman is everywhere, even when they cannot see it ✓
- by explaining how salty water came into existence
- by teaching the importance of deities
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- The three most important forms of Brahman are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Together they are known as the ...
- trimurti ✓
- murti
- twomutri
- fourmurti
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- What does the term omnipresent mean in the context of Hindu Dharma?
- Brahman can be in more than one place at the same time.
- Brahman is present everywhere in the universe. ✓
- Brahman is more powerful than any deity.
- Brahman is only present during worship.
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Exit quiz
- Incense is linked with which sense in puja?
- 'smell' ✓
- What is the main purpose of puja?
- to celebrate festivals
- to show love and devotion to god ✓
- to socialise with friends
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- Why do Hindus clean and collect items before starting puja?
- to make the puja last longer
- to impress guests who come to watch
- to prepare a clean and respectful space for worship ✓
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- Put the key parts of puja in the correct order:
- 1⇔offerings
- 2⇔preparation
- 3⇔prayer and meditation
- Match each object with its significance in puja.
- aum⇔sound of creation and the universe ✓
- bell⇔creates a sacred atmosphere ✓
- kumkum powder⇔visible sign of devotion and blessings ✓
- food offerings⇔symbolises gratitude and devotion ✓
- What do we call food offerings after they are placed in front of the murti?
- 'Prasad' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Hindu worship is called puja.
- Puja has many symbolic parts to it.
- Puja can take place at home or the mandir.
Common misconception
Hindus all have the same murti in their puja.
Hindus use different murti to ask for different aspects in their lives.
Keywords
Puja - rituals of worship performed by Hindus
Symbolic - used to describe an action or object with a deeper meaning
Deity - a god or goddess
Murti - a physical representation of a deity, usually a statue
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